Arrest warrant issued in 2015 murder

Monterey Peninsula detectives have issued a $2,000,000 arrest warrant for Edson Villanueva, 20, of Seaside, who faces charges of murder and attempted murder.

Villanueva and a second man, Edward Rodriguez, are wanted in connection with the March 15, 2015 murder of Khaleel Johnson. Johnson was shot to death while riding in a car traveling on Highway 1, just north of Canyon Del Rey. The driver of the vehicle was also shot and survived his injuries.

A third suspect, Daniel Bello-Perez, 19, of Seaside, was arrested June 1, 2016 on numerous charges including the murder of Johnson, the attempted murder of the driver, illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, conspiracy, and gang enhancements.

He was booked into the Monterey County Jail and his bail was set at $3,030,000.

Both Villanueva and Rodriguez are fugitives. If you have any information regarding the murder of Khaleel Johnson or the whereabouts of Villanueva or Rodriguez you are urged to call the Peninsula Regional Violence and Narcotics Team (PRVNT) at (831) 646–6926. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact the Tip-Line at (831) 646-3840.